Arctic Adventure: A Tundra Tale - by Jyoti Rajan Gopal (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The perfect read for Earth Day, this gorgeously illustrated lyrical journey through the majestic Arctic landscape follows a pair of arctic foxes and a human mother and child on their intersecting adventures.

Little Fox peeks out from her den.
Biting cold nips her nose.
Yip, yip, she calls,
as Mama Fox surveys the land.

Little Fox wriggles in delight.
She is ready to explore.

When Little Fox awakens one cold arctic morning, she is ready to explore the sights and sounds of the arctic with Mama Fox. Little Fox loves the click click click of the reindeer herd and the groooooar of the walrus. But new creatures are following her and Mama on their trek through the frozen tundra. As the storm rolls in, will these new creatures prove to be unexpected friends?

This beautifully illustrated picture book will delight young readers and parents alike. In addition to the atmospheric text, this book also includes extensive backmatter that discusses the science of the Arctic Tundra, information about climate issues, and tips for how readers can help.

Review Quotes

An Amazon Best Children's Book of the Month!

★ "The story and pictures of this boldly conceived northern tale burst with coziness and whimsy.... A must-have for read-alouds in schools." -School Library Journal, starred review

"Cook and Gopal have created a loving look at the wonders and realities of one of Earth's most rapidly changing environments.... A tender look at the bond between parent and child--and the natural beauty of the Arctic." -Kirkus

"Rajan Gopal and Cook provide a dynamic snapshot of the arctic tundra in this melodic picture book." -Publisher's Weekly

"The whole is a blend of soothing and informative, a book that will work for bedtime as much as it will for sparking curiosity and further learning." -Horn Book

About the Author

Jyoti Rajan Gopal is an award-winning picture book author, mom and forever kindergarten teacher. She writes stories - fiction and nonfiction - of identity, community and belonging, themes that speak to her heart, that reflect her multiple identities. Growing up, she lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India and China. She now lives in New York with her husband, in a quirky old Victorian, where they raised their two daughters.

Alexandra Cook is an illustrator and concept designer from Atlanta, Georgia. Having grown up outdoors, she is driven by the fantasies that filled her days of backwoods exploration and searches for adventure. And she uses her love of real-life places to create new worlds and stories for their inhabitants. She is the illustrator of Arctic Adventure and Mo O'Hara's Hush, Little Rocket. She is currently based in Austin, Texas.